Experts recommend Apple AirPods Pro 2 more than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Apple AirPods Pro 2 over Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Apple AirPods Pro 2 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023) What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) and 3 others. By contrast, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro received only 3 recommendations from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023), Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 9 | +2 | $230 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are wireless earbuds that offer excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit, making them a great choice for music lovers who want high-quality audio and effective noise cancellation. | - | - | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 8 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #2 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 13 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best Apple wireless earbuds overall... ... ... #7 out of 13 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The essential wireless earbuds for Galaxy smartphone owners... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 7 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best Earbuds For iOSSource: www.rtings.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best wireless earbuds if you're an Apple fan.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 11 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Best Earbuds For iPhone Owner... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 11 Dec 2024
SoundGuys ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 7 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Best for iPhone... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com - On 24 Dec 2024 TechRadar ranked Apple AirPods Pro 2 as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Apple AirPods Pro 2 The best wireless earbuds for iPhone owners... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #5
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best for Samsung users... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #8
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best ANC wireless earbuds for Galaxy phones... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. This is not to say that Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is a bad option. Like Apple AirPods Pro 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Apple AirPods Pro 2 outranks Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 6 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Apple AirPods Pro 2 is more critically acclaimed than Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5 The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 | Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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Expert reviews [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by connectthewatts.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by SoundGuys | 79 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- RICHER AUDIO EXPERIENCE – The Apple-designed H2 chip pushes advanced audio performance even further, resulting in smarter noise cancellation and more immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and deep, rich bass in stunning definition. So every sound is more vivid than ever..Note : If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ear
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From Seller:
- Includes 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
- THEY SAY “HOLA,” YOU HEAR “HELLO”: Now you can communicate freely with someone in another language; Use the Interpreter feature on your Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations through your Galaxy Buds during face-to-face conversations¹
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